Buying Assistant

Role Overview

We are looking for a Buying Assistant to aid the Footwear Merchandising team in executing merchandising plans and managing priorities throughout the selling season. This position suits candidates with 1 to 2 years of background in retail buying, merchandising, or product creation, combined with strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for consumer goods and market trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing merchandising strategies and planning seasonal assortments.
• Turn business objectives into actionable merchandising plans based on past data and analysis.
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, Operations, and Buying teams to enhance product assortment.
• Track sales trends, inventory status, and customer behavior to guide business choices.
• Take part in season assortment evaluations and quarterly purchasing plans.
• Support ongoing trading efforts to optimize revenue and inventory efficiency.
• Maintain product assortments aligned with corporate goals.
• Ensure consistency in assortments across categories and brands.
• Analyze retail metrics to find opportunities for growth.
• Use merchandising platforms and reporting tools to manage daily buying tasks.
• Support cross-department initiatives while ensuring organizational precision.
• Contribute towards process enhancements and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 to 2 years experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, Consumer Products, Buying, Merchandising, Product Creation, or Retail sectors.
• Experience with vertical retail, multi-brand, or digital retail environments.
• Strong familiarity with retail buying and merchandising workflows.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen interest in consumer products and market dynamics.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Capability to perform well in a fast-paced retail setting.

About BrickRed Systems

BrickRed Systems stands as a global leader delivering next-gen technology consulting and workforce solutions. Specializing in providing high-quality talent in digital, engineering, technology, product and program management, operations, analytics, cloud, AI, and business transformations. They emphasize innovation, scalability, and client success while fostering continuous learning, teamwork, and excellence. Their professionals engage in impactful global projects, advancing careers through innovative technology solutions and enterprise transformations.